Repost from another forum:
I'm a noob to birding/scoping. I just got an angled Ultima 100 ED spotting scope for a good price on craigslist. I want to use it for birding, target shooting, digiscoping (with a small point and shoot) and maybe some casual stargazing.
Would a Manfrotto 055XDB tripod with a Manfrotto 808RC4 3 way pan tilt head with quick release be a good combination for those activities? I checked the loading limits and both items are rated for over 15 pounds load. I'm not too concerned about the weight of the setup as a whole as I am a big guy and I need the exercise anyway
I also have a balancing plate to center the scope over the tripod. It's hard to tell from pictures on the Manfrotto site but it looks like a quick release plate bolts to the scope or balancing plate (if needed). Does that plate come with the head?
Thanks in advance.
I'm a noob to birding/scoping. I just got an angled Ultima 100 ED spotting scope for a good price on craigslist. I want to use it for birding, target shooting, digiscoping (with a small point and shoot) and maybe some casual stargazing.
Would a Manfrotto 055XDB tripod with a Manfrotto 808RC4 3 way pan tilt head with quick release be a good combination for those activities? I checked the loading limits and both items are rated for over 15 pounds load. I'm not too concerned about the weight of the setup as a whole as I am a big guy and I need the exercise anyway
I also have a balancing plate to center the scope over the tripod. It's hard to tell from pictures on the Manfrotto site but it looks like a quick release plate bolts to the scope or balancing plate (if needed). Does that plate come with the head?
Thanks in advance.